Onion Tomato Chutney

Even though I didn’t grew up eating South Indian food, I love it a lot – like a LOT and we eat it at least once a week. Whenever we feel like eating South Indian, we mostly go out as I am not as comfortable in making dosas/idlis at home as I am in making rotis and parathas. But that’s given since I make roti and parathas so often, almost every day BUT I have finally taken it on me to master South Indian cuisine. So stay tuned for more recipes from down south, they might not be perfect or authentic but I shall try my best!

This recipe of onion tomato chutney is one of my favorites. Frankly speaking, India is a country of spices, acharas [pickle] and chutneys. There are way too many chutneys and everyone has their own way of making them. I bet you have been to at at least one Indian restaurant named “Chutneys”! We have 3-4 Indian restaurants by this name in Seattle alone! and I remember there were way too many in London as well!

Chutneys always reminds me of my grandfather, he doesn’t eat his meals until and unless there’s some sort of chutney on the table. Cilantro, Mint, Gooseberry, Coconut, Raw Mango, Chili, Garlic – you name it and we can make a chutney of it by mixing and combining with other ingredients and spices.

This onion tomato chutney is popular in South India and is served with dosas [rice lentil crepe] and idlis [steamed rice lentil cake] and that’s exactly what I made this for when I made dosa over the weekend. I added little sugar here to cut down on the spice, but it is totally optional. Enjoy this delicious and vegan onion tomato chutney with any bread of your choice. I love it with idli and also with my parathas!

Method

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic cloves and whole dried red chilies. Saute till garlic and red chilies are roasted and light golden brown in color. Drain on a paper towel.

38 thoughts on “Onion Tomato Chutney”

Everything that you post always makes my mouth water, Manali! I am a BIG fan of chutney as well and have never had one quite like the delicious recipe you’ve posted here 🙂 I can’t wait to try it!! Pinned!

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Do you live in Seattle? I lived in Sammamish for 2 1/2 years. . I wish we could’ve stayed longer. . I loved Seattle. . and probably went to one of those Indian restaurants you mentioned several times! totally agree with you that India is a country of spices and chutneys. Thank goodness for Indian food. . it’s really so delicious!! what kind of dried red chilies do you recommend for this? any kind?